Key Highlights

  • RBI's $0.65 quarterly Dividend has a Record Date of September 18, 2026, payable October 2, yielding approximately 3.47%.
  • Second-quarter global comparable sales accelerated to 3.8%, including 8.5% at Burger King US and 5.5% at International, with system-wide sales up 6.4%.
  • Net income attributable to common shareholders was $507 million, or $1.45 diluted EPS, compared with $189 million and $0.57 a year earlier.
  • RBI returned $435 million of Capital to shareholders during the quarter through dividends and repurchases.

Restaurant Brands International's (NYSE:QSR) $0.65 quarterly dividend yields approximately 3.47% and represents an annualized $2.60 per share, unchanged this quarter but part of a long record of annual dividend increases. The dividend was declared alongside global comparable sales acceleration to 3.8%, led by Burger King US's 8.5% comparable sales growth, a standout performance within the company's Brand portfolio.

Dividend Program and Shareholder Returns

RBI declared a Q3 2026 dividend of $0.65 per common share and Partnership exchangeable unit. The dividend is payable October 2, 2026 to holders of record September 18, 2026. The $0.65 quarterly rate implies an annualized $2.60 per share if maintained. Q2 2026 included $435 million of total capital returned through dividends and share repurchases.

About the Company

Restaurant Brands International is a global quick-service restaurant company operating Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs, with more than 33,000 restaurants at June 30, 2026, more than 95% franchised.

Financial Performance Behind the Payout

RBI reported Q2 2026 consolidated system-wide sales growth of 6.4% and global comparable sales growth of 3.8%. Revenue was approximately $2.52 billion. Net Income attributable to common shareholders was $507 million, or $1.45 diluted EPS, compared with $189 million and $0.57 a year earlier. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.07. The company generated approximately $501 million of free Cash Flow during the quarter.

Brand Performance Diverges Across the Portfolio

Burger King US's 8.5% comparable sales growth and International's 5.5% growth were the standout contributors to the quarter's 3.8% global comparable sales figure, while Popeyes comparable sales declined 5.1% and segment revenue slipped to $199 million. This divergence across brands means the consolidated growth figure reflects uneven performance rather than broad-based strength across the entire portfolio. Net Leverage improved to 4.1x from 4.6x during the quarter.

Outlook

RBI's dividend has remained at $0.65 per share this quarter, consistent with the company's long record of annual increases. Metrics relevant to the payout's context going forward include whether Burger King US's outperformance continues, progress on Popeyes' comparable-sales recovery, and the pace of the company's roughly 5% net restaurant growth objective.